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A Three-Way Columnar Loudspeaker for Reinforcement of the Performing Arts

The column loudspeaker has been used widely in Europe and is finding increasing acceptance in this country. This paper will discuss the evolution of the column loudspeaker and will introduce a three line array column loudspeaker which has been specifically designed for reinforcement of performing arts ensembles. Design criteria, performance measurements and applications to concert hall requirements will be discussed. A brief demonstration will conclude the talk.